In summer it’s common not to see many people around as they go to the forest. In July most of the offices are closed and the cities are quiet. The average person in Finland spends around six weeks outside of the city
People struggle with the darkness in Finland and can get depressed when there is not much daylight. People assume that when it starts to get bright after winter they will feel happy again, but this isn’t always the case. May is the time when most people commit suicide
You are never far from open space anywhere in Finland, probably only ten minutes by car in most places
In Finland most companies will pay for private healthcare, and social benefits are also really good for helping people without a job
